BRASSETT, Fay Evelyn: On March 13, 2018 passed away peacefully at Ashburton. Aged 92 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Noel. Loved mother and mother in law of Helen and Jim, Jill, Dianne and John, Judith and Bill, Errol and Karen, and Ian and Regi. Much loved Granny of all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Messages to Brassett Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. At Fay’s request a private cremation has been held. A memorial service will be held at our Chapel Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday March 15, commencing at 11.00am.

STOCKDALE, Marjorie Alma:(Formerly of Ashburton and Methven) Sadly, passed away on March 11, 2018 at Brisbane after a short illness. In her 94^th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Ken. Loving sister to Ngarie. Adored mother of Terry and Lynn, (Christchurch) Chris and Neville, (Brisbane) and Wayne and Heather (Wakefield). Loved Nana and great Nanny to all her grandchildren. Messages to Stockdale family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. No flowers by request. A graveside service for Marjorie will be held at the Methven Cemetery on Wednesday April 11, commencing at 11.00am.

“At rest now with Ken”

MCKENZIE, Beatrice Claire: (Claire) on March 8, 2018 at Methven House, Methven. Beloved youngest daughter of the late Betty and Jack. Dearly loved sister and sister in law of Alisdair and Jan McKenzie, (Wellington) Sue and Kerry Jackson, (Methven) and Fiona Martin (Methven). Loved Auntie of Emma, Caroline, and Tim and Cath;

Richard and Scott. Great aunt of Alice and Talen. Special friend of Sandra, Susie and Wendy. Greatful thanks to Wendy Blackwell, Methven House and Methven Medical Centre for their loving care of Claire. Messages to 43 Allen Street, Methven. At Claire’s request a private service has been held.

CHILTON, Amy Louise: on March 10, 2018 at Rosebank Resthome, Ashburton. In her 93^rd year. Dearly loved wife of the late Leslie. Much loved mother of Margaret and the late Lester Digby, Pamela and Randall Feutz, Russell and Margery, and Janet. Loved grandmother of Lynette and James, Bruce and Catherine, Rosemary and Reuben and the late Michael; Jason and Melanie, Rachael and Justin, Gregory and Priscilla, and Nicholas; Richard and Katie, David and Nicola, Jonathan and Anna, Katie, and her ten great grandchildren. Messages to Chilton Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Amy’s funeral will leave St Stephen’s Anglican Church, Park Street, Ashburton on Thursday March 15, after a service commencing at 2.00pm for the RSA Section of the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

SCOTT, Mary Catherine: On March 9, 2018. Peacefully at Rosebank Resthome, Ashburton, surrounded by her family. Aged 85 years. Beloved wife of Tony for 56 years. Loved mother and mother in law of Adrienne and Warren Kellow, Louise and Richard McCrea, Chris and Anna, Pete and Kate, and Kieran and Sarah. Cherished Nana of James, Paddy, and Reuben; Brendan, Karaitiana, and Nikora: Ben, Alice, and Lucy: Cora, Ida, and Joseph; and Tessa. Messages to 14/55 Queens Drive, Ashburton 7700. A special thanks to the staff of Rosebank Resthome for the love and care they gave Mary. A Requiem Mass will be celebrated for Mary at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton on Wednesday March 14, commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by private cremation.

BROWN, Noel Frederick: (Brownie) On March 8, 2018. Suddenly but peacefully at Ashburton. Deeply loved husband and soulmate of Jennifer. Loved father and father in law of Corey, Shelley and Lindsay, Daryl and Ursh and Melissa and Will. Much loved Grandad of Charlotte, and Ryan; Breea, Piper, Corbin, Nevaeh, and Malakai; and Blake. Messages to Brown Family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers donations to Ashburton St John would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Brownie’s life will be held at our Chapel Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Monday March 12, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

STACK, Francis Ivan: (Ivan) on March 8, 2018. Suddenly at his home, Ashburton. Aged 79 years. Loved husband of Joy and much loved Dad of Brett and Rebecca, Jodie and Alan and Kirsty and Dave. Much loved Grandad of Lachlan and Jamie. Messages to Stack Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Ian’s life will be held at our Chapel Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Tuesday March 13, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

GALLAGHER, Grant William Burns: 18 April 1956 – 8 March 2018 peacefully at home, with his family by his side. Dearly beloved husband and best friend of Tessa, devoted father of Jasmine, Dean, Garth, and the late Brent. Loved middle son of the late Allan and Shirley. A special member of the extended Gallagher, Jaine and Hayward families and a friend to many.

“You will always be with us”

Garden flowers only please. Donations to the Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be left at the service.

A service to celebrate Grant’s life will be held at his home “Antrim” 363 Anama Valetta Road, R D 8 Ashburton, on Monday March 12 commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

VAN DER KROGT, Margaret Katherine: (nee Sullivan) On March 9, 2018 at Ashburton. Passed away peacefully in her 82nd year. She will be greatly missed by her children and their partners Nicola and Trevor Wall, Mitchel and June, Lloyd and Wendy, the late baby Mary, and Tony and Jennifer. Beloved sister and sister-in-law of Natalie and the late Arthur Wells, the late Owen and Tina, the late Mervyn and Maureen, Nan and Allan Uden, the late Teddy, Tony and Karen, Melva and Ken Bell and all her nieces and nephews. Fun loving grandmother of Vicky, Nathan, Yarni, Eoin, Darragh, and Mia and great grandmother of Finlay. Together again with Nick van der Krogt, her late parents Ted and Myrtle Sullivan of Temuka and her great friend, the late Jack Dwyer. Marg will be missed by family, her many friends and the staff and volunteers she worked with at the Ashburton St Vinnies shop. Friends and family are welcome to pay their respects to Margaret at her home, 281 Wills Street, Ashburton from 4pm on Sunday the 11th of March with a blessing at 7pm and/or attend her funeral service at The Church of the Holy Name, 58 Sealy Street, Ashburton on Monday March 12, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium

At Coldstream House, Ashburton. In her 89^th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Frank and loved sister of Bob, and Bill Glasson, Doris Vincent, Patricia Ransom and Freda Horrell (all deceased).Precious and loved Aunt, great Aunt and great great Aunt of her many nieces and nephews. A special thanks to the staff at Coldstream House for their loving kindness and care of Maisie. Maisie’s wish was for a private cremation which has been held.